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Dental Connections

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Dental Connections

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Our mission: To provide equitable access to quality oral health care for all. We are a non-profit dental center established in 1919.

We provide comprehensive general and pediatric dental services. We serve all income levels and all age groups. We accept Medicaid, Hawk-i, Delta Wellness, MCNA, and private insurances. We also offer discount opportunities to families based on household income. We also operate community-based oral health programs including a fluoride varnish program in area Headstart and pre-schools; dental sealant program in area schools; and the Smile Squad Mobile Dental Clinic (two chair custom built RV’s providing dental treatment services in area schools). In 2016, Dental Connections entered into partnership with Des Moines Public Schools to offer a satellite clinic, called the Nolden Gentry Dental Clinic located in Scavo High School in downtown Des Moines. This location provides dental services to enrolled students of Des Moines Public Schools.

10/01/2026

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Long and Esme, our Employees of the Month! 🎉

Dr. Long and Esme are an incredible team—they work so well together, anticipate each other’s needs (and practically read each other’s minds!), and provide exceptional care to our patients.

They are both especially wonderful with kids and are true team players, always willing to jump in and help wherever needed.

We’re so lucky to have you both on the Dental Connections team! 💙🦷

09/30/2026

A big thank you to the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate the unveiling of our brand-new mobile dental unit! 🦷✨

Manufactured by ADI Mobile Health and equipped by Henry Schein, Inc., this new unit is ready to hit the road and help us bring more dental care directly to children in our community.

We can’t wait to start making smiles across the Des Moines Metro! 💙🚐😁

09/28/2026

The 5th Annual Celebration of Smiles, captured here by LB Creative.Studio, was a memorable evening of laughter, recognition and impact. We are so grateful for the community of support that makes the smiles possible! ✨

09/18/2026

A winning BIG thank you to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel for sponsoring Dental Connections’ Celebration of Smiles!

Your support helps us race toward a future where everyone in our community has access to the dental care they need. 🦷💙

We’re lucky to have Prairie Meadows on our team—and that’s something worth smiling about!

09/15/2026

A big thank you to new sponsor Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences! Thank you for supporting good oral health for Central Iowans!

09/14/2026

A big THANK YOU to Delta Dental of Iowa for sponsoring Dental Connections’ Celebration of Smiles!

Your generous support helps us continue bringing quality dental care—and healthier, happier smiles—to children and families throughout our community.

09/04/2026

Our 5th Annual Celebration of Smiles is coming up in 20 days! Preview the Tooth Fairy Silent auction using the link below. The auction will open for bidding on Monday, September 21. Tickets are still available for the event!

09/02/2026

😁🦷 Our smiles are on the right Curve!

A huge THANK YOU to Curve Dental for supporting Dental Connections’ Celebration of Smiles! Your generosity helps us create healthy smiles and brighter futures for the children and families we serve.

We’re so grateful to have Curve Dental helping us stay ahead of the curve when it comes to making our community smile! 💙✨

08/27/2026

🎉 Celebration of Smiles is fueled by great community partners—and QuikTrip is helping us keep the smiles going! 😁

A huge THANK YOU to QuikTrip for sponsoring Dental Connections’ Celebration of Smiles! Your generous support helps us provide quality dental care to children and families who might otherwise go without.

⛽ Fueling communities. ❤️ Supporting healthy smiles. 🦷 Making a difference.

08/24/2026

A huge THANK YOU to UnityPoint Health - Des Moines for sponsoring Dental Connections and investing in healthier smiles across our community!

We’re so grateful to have UnityPoint Health in our corner—helping us make dental care more accessible, one smile at a time. 💙✨

Now that’s something to smile about!

Address

1111 9th Street Ste 190
Des Moines, IA
50314

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+15152449136

Website

http://www.dentalconnections.org/

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